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US DOE and US Army collaborate to develop hydrogen fuel cell vehicle technology for emergency disaster relief

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This collaboration will enable increased resilience and clean energy capability for first responders conducting emergency relief and disaster management efforts. It can provide sufficient hydrogen to provide power, heat, and even potable water for up to 24 to 72 hours.

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Can the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Really Be Climate-Friendly?

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Like an A-list celebrity stepping onto the red carpet, the arrival of Royal Caribbean’s 250,800-ton ship has captured the world’s attention, with some marveling over its cutting-edge features, like the largest water park at sea, while others criticize the gigantic ship’s potential to damage the environment. 27 — is the size of a small city.

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2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

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Low scores on the EPI are indicative of the need for national sustainability efforts on a number of fronts, especially cleaning up air quality, protecting biodiversity, and reducing GHG emissions, said the researchers. All trend analyses are based on backcasting this year’s EPI methods on historical data. 2018 EPI Trends.

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